Psychiatry

The combined results of a recent meta-analysis and a new population-based study supports there being a significant association between asthma and ADHD.

The long-acting injectable risperidone (Perseris) will provide an alternative to daily oral medication to improve treatment adherence for patients with schizophrenia.

Researcher from the Indiana University School of Medicine found that at well-child visits 4.4% of fathers reported symptoms of depression compared to 5% of mothers.

A review of literature on depression and anxiety in patients with heart failure reports that 21.5% have depressive symptoms and 19% meet the criteria for a depressive disorder—2 to 3 times higher than rates in the general population.

The statistical algorithm incorporates data including age, depression severity, neuroticism, and cognitive control to decide which patients with depression are most likely to benefit from the antidepressant sertraline.

Newly approved treatments for patients with posttraumatic stress disorder are lacking. Ketamine and cannabinoids could offer hope.

Where does current research focuses its resources, and what may the future of such research involve?

The medical director of the Baylor AT&T Memory Center explains how in-house biomarker testing could improve opportunities for clinical drug research.

Three-quarters of patients who discontinue antipsychotic treatment experience relapse within 12-18 months. However, there are no current clinical guidelines describing treatment continuation or discontinuation beyond 1-2 years.

Only 3.03% of the SPI group reported suicidal behaviors, compared to 5.29% of those receiving usual care during the 6-month follow-up period.

Researchers measured the VMAT2 inhibitors for clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and budget impact of these medications.

An analysis of pediatric ICU interactions found that physicians are far more likely to get a beneficial response from families when they show empathy to their emotions.

Previously, the benefit of exercise in mediating both CVD and depression was documented, but the association between midlife fitness with later depression and death from heart disease had not been.

An NYU study showed that physicians at small, independent primary care practices report much lower rates of burnout—13.5% compared to the 54.4% national average.

People of good conscience, including many physicians, are sharply divided on the ethics of MAID/PAS. Unfortunately, much of the support for this practice is founded on several myths and misconceptions regarding existing MAID laws and practices, according to Ronald Pies, MD.

Recent reports have suggested a higher-than-expected rate of problematic drinking among the elderly, prompting an examination of a number of factors that could be utilized as future predictors of alcohol-related outcomes.

Military veterans often pursue unique avenues towards a career in civilian health care. Here are the advantages they have, and the challenges they face.

The new formulation allows patients with schizophrenia to begin treatment with just one oral dose of aripiprazole, achieving relevant levels in 4 days.

A study of low-income mothers found that participants who experienced problem-solving sessions reported 11% lower stress compared to controls.

People living with mental illness face great adversity. One of their greatest challenges is the seemingly intractable problem of stigma.

Children born early preterm (gestational age 22-33 weeks) scored an average of 0.24 SD higher than children born full term. For girls, this increased to 0.8 SD higher than term born sisters.

Though the rate of suicidal ideation in pediatric patients with T1D is not significant from general population, girls reported twice as frequent rates.

The condition is characterized by a display of persistent or recurrent gaming behavior, online or offline, and can appear in continuous, episodic, and recurrent patterns.

New immigration policies are affecting the health of thousands of migrant children, and physicians want the world to know about it.

An interactive parent-child therapy appears to reduce depression in children 3-6 years old. Interestingly, the therapy also improved symptoms of clinical depression in participating parents.